Little Water Cantina – Mexican
Sun-drenched and spirited, this vibrant cantina invites guests to linger over bowls of creamy guacamole and zesty, rotating ceviche while the air hums with the energy of a social retreat. The kitchen elevates casual Mexican-inspired fare with bold, inventive touches, from smoky roasted vegetable quesadillas to hearty burritos stuffed with succulent wild boar or tender carne asada. Every plate, from the towering nachos to the fresh shrimp wraps, celebrates a bright and flavor-forward dining experience designed for effortless sharing.
2865, Eastlake Avenue East, 98102 https://www.littlewatercantina.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Antojitos
- Guacamole & Chips - $12: Ripe Mexican avocados, roasted tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo, flour tortilla strips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Chips & Salsa - $8: Charred tomatoes, tomatillos, onions, chilies, cilantro, corn chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Roasted Veggie Quesadilla - $14: Roasted poblano chilies, onions, squash, mushrooms, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Queso Dip - $16: Fondue-like cheese sauce
- Rotating Ceviche - $12: Fresh daily selection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Cantina Nachos - $15: Corn tortilla chips, queso fundido, Monterey jack cheese, Cantina beans (contains pork), pico de gallo, cotija cheese, crema Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Burritos
- Grilled Vegetable Burrito - $13: Grilled chayote squash, corn, poblano chilies, crimini mushrooms, onions, vegetarian black beans, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, Monterrey jack cheese, spicy 3-chile sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Shrimp Burrito - $15: Shrimp, spicy coconut-chipotle sauce, smoked onions, cilantro, Monterrey jack cheese, cantina beans, red rice
- Carne Asada Burrito - $16: Grilled steak, charred onions, poblano chilies, cilantro, sour cream, Monterrey jack cheese, spicy 3-chile sauce, cantina beans, red rice
- Wild Boar Burrito - $19: Spice rubbed smoked wild boar, grilled pineapple, fried onions, cilantro, sour cream, Monterrey jack cheese, spicy 3-chile sauce, cantina beans, red rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Pork Carnitas Burrito - $14: Braised pork shoulder and belly, pickled red onions, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, Monterrey jack cheese, spicy 3-chile sauce, cantina beans, red rice
- Chicken Tinga Burrito - $14: Braised chicken tinga, pico de gallo, sour cream, cilantro, Monterrey jack cheese, cantina beans, red rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
Tacos
- Carne Asada Tacos - $16: Marinated beef, poblano chilies, onions, cotija cheese, avocado cream, cilantro, 3-chile sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Carnitas Tacos - $15: Braised pork, cabbage, pickled red onions, cream, pico de gallo, cilantro, 3-chile sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Wild Boar Tacos - $19: Spice rubbed wild boar, grilled pineapple, fried onions, crema, cilantro, 3-chile sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Chicken Tinga Tacos - $15: Braised chicken, cabbage, avocado crema, cotija cheese, cilantro Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Fish Tacos - $15: Sautéed Alaska cod, cabbage, pickled red onion, mango pico de gallo, avocado crema, cilantro Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Shrimp Tacos - $16: Sautéed shrimp, smoked onions, chipotle sauce, cabbage, cotija cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro, coconut crema Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Grilled Vegetable Tacos - $14: Chayote squash, corn, poblano, mushrooms, onions, black beans, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, Monterrey jack Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Beef Barbacoa Tacos - $16: Braised beef brisket, onions, cilantro, cabbage, crema, salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Platos
- Carne Asada Plate - $25: Skirt steak, cantina beans, red rice, roasted chilies, tres chilies sauce, tortillas
- Taco Salad - $12: Mixed greens, black beans, corn, cotija cheese, pico de gallo, cucumber, cilantro, taco seasoning ranch, fried corn tortilla
- Red Pork Pozole - $15: Pork, red chile broth, cotija cheese, cabbage, cilantro, corn chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
- Mole Colorado Burrito - $22: Mole braised chicken, black beans, red rice, mole Colorado sauce, parsley, cotija cheese, sesame seeds
Niños
- Plain Fried Fish Taco - $8: Served with rice and beans Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Rice, Beans & Avocado - $7: Simple plate for kids Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Kids Quesadilla - $7: Served with rice and beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Margarita de la Casa - $14: 100% agave Pueblo Viejo tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- The Cadillac DeMargarita - $17: 100% agave Escapar blanco tequila, passion fruit liqueur, lime, orange bitters, Grand Marnier float Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Margarita Fresca - $15: Fresh fruit flavored margarita (watermelon, strawberry, or mango) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mas Chingona - $35: Double premium Siete Leguas tequila, Gran Gala, agave nectar, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Margarita Picante - $14: Blanco tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime, spicy serrano Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Slow-Carb
- Cantarito - $14: Grapefruit, orange and lime juices, grapefruit soda, Pueblo Viejo blanco tequila, chili-lime rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- AEROMEXICO - $14: San Matias Extra Anejo tequila, bourbon, Aperol, Mattei Cap Corse, lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Margarita Verde - $15: Blanco tequila, triple sec, pineapple, serrano, cilantro, basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Mezcal Old Fashioned - $16: Mezcal, Angustura bitters, grapefruit bitters, agave nectar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Mas Mejor - $16: Single barrel El Mayor reposado, agave, triple sec, fresh lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Baja Spritz - $12: Brovo Tacoma Punk aperitif, Aperol, Baja champagne-method bubbles, soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bottles & Cans - $7: Bohemia, Carta Blanca, Corona, Corona Light, Dos Equis, Imperial, Pacifico, Sol, Tecate, Victoria Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Add-ons
- Add Chicken Tinga - $6 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add Chipotle Shrimp - $7 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline
- Add Chorizo to Queso - $4
- Add Guacamole - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Taco Platter Upgrade - $5: Add cantina beans and red rice to tacos Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
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